A new poll found that a substantial majority of Americans would prefer allowing some or all undocumented immigrants to remain in the U.S. The United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection poll asked 1,008 adults what should be done with respect to the roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country. Of the individuals polled, 39% said […]
U.S. Representative Charlie Gonzalez Will Retire in 2012
U.S. Rep. Charlie Gonzalez (TX-D), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and 14-year Congress veteran, announced he will not be seeking reelection in 2012. “Serving in Congress has been a privilege,” said Gonzalez in a press release. “But today my obligation and responsibility to family will keep me from seeking another term, while at the […]
Majority of Undocumented Immigrants Have Lived in U.S. over 10 Years
A new study found that nearly two-thirds of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. have lived here for at least 10 years. The study by the Pew Hispanic Center, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s March 2010 Current Population Survey, found that out of the estimated 10.2 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., 35% of them […]
Full-Time Medical Faculty Not Keeping Up with Diversity in Society
According to a recent study published by the Association of American Medical Colleges, the diversity of full-time medical school faculty has not kept pace with students or society. The data shows while there are more women and minorities as medical school students and faculty members today than 40 years ago, “the lower retention rates, lower promotion rates, and longer times […]
Latino Unemployment Remains High even as Overall Unemployment Rate Drops to Two-Year Low
The number of jobless Latinos remained high despite an overall decline in the national unemployment rate to a two-year low. The unemployment rate for Latinos remained unchanged at 11.4% between October and November, while the national unemployment rate dropped from 9% to 8.6% in November, the lowest it’s been since March 2009, according to the […]
Comentarios from Maria Cardona: “Latinos don’t have to pick one political identity”
Last week’s Republican debate brought some interesting surprises. As a Latina Democrat, the biggest one I saw was Newt Gingrich’s defense of a legalization program for undocumented immigrants who have roots in the community and pose no threat to society. Herman Cain has “joked” about an electrified fence on the border. Michele Bachmann can’t stop […]
Economic Concerns Cause Sharp Drop in Latino Birth Rates
The birth rate among Latinos decreased by 11% since 2007, according to preliminary 2010 data released earlier this month. The decline is attributed to the dwindled economy and a general downward fertility trend in the U.S. Last year, less than 1 million babies were born to Latinos. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that […]
Majority of New Homeowners in U.S. are Latino
More than half of new homeowners in the U.S. are Latino, according to new Census data for the third quarter. Accounting for 53% of new households, the number of Latino owner-occupiers increased from 6.21 million in the second quarter to 6.49 million in the third quarter. Latinos are taking advantage of low prices in the housing market, […]
Group in Arizona Explores Brewer Recall
The group behind the historic recall of SB 1070 sponsor Russell Pearce is currently gathering feedback from voters on whether a recall of AZ Governor Jan Brewer should be attempted in 2012. Citizens for a Better Arizona announced they would support a recall effort if at least 5,000 voters sign up to volunteer as petition circulators on their […]
Texas Latinos Reshuffle in Congressional Race
The announcement today from San Antonio Congressman Charlie Gonzalez that he will retire when his term expires has reconfigured the cast of candidates looking to get to Congress in 2012. Now, Joaquin Castro is set to run in Gonzalez’s seat, district 20, paving the way for former Congressman Ciro Rodriguez to run in the newly created […]
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